Kitesurfing in Ilha do Guajirú: season, wind stats & trip guide

What riding here is like

Wind commonly works from June into January, with August through December the most consistent.

The Kite Lagoon is a protected, shallow, sandy-bottomed tidal inlet that suits learning and freestyle progression. Tide rules the session: at extreme low water large sections drain, while current and depth change through the day. Check the table before fixing a lesson or session. The area by the lodges gets busy at peak times; independent riders find more room away from the main launches.

Season history

Data period: 2000-2026

% of kiteable days (≥12kn)primegoodriskyoff-season

Monthly percentage of days with at least three daytime hours at or above 12 knots
Month	≥12kn %	≥15kn %	Mean wind (kn)
January	71	33	13
February	55	23	11.8
March	43	10	10.6
April	45	13	10.6
May	73	32	12.9
June	94	66	14.9
July	99	86	16.4
August	100	97	18.1
September	100	99	18.7
October	99	93	18.1
November	99	89	17
December	94	70	15.4

See the full month-by-month guide How we count kiteable days

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to kitesurf in Ilha do Guajirú?

The best season in Ilha do Guajirú runs from June to December, with up to 100% of days historically kiteable at the peak.

Is Ilha do Guajirú good for beginners?

Yes. Ilha do Guajirú caters to beginners, with flat lagoon water and medium crowds in high season.

How do I get to Ilha do Guajirú?

Ilha do Guajirú is in the municipality of Itarema. Jericoacoara airport (JJD) is about 55 km away; Fortaleza (FOR) roughly 220 km. Paved roads reach the village, so a transfer or rental car works without a mandatory sand crossing. Do not confuse it with Guajiru beach in Trairi near Flecheiras: this spot is the lagoon at Itarema.

What to do in Ilha do Guajirú when there is no wind?

Visit Itarema, take a boat through mangroves and sandbanks, or head to Moitas for the Aracatiaçu river's mangrove tunnel. A day in Icaraizinho also works, but confirm road conditions and transfer time before setting out.

Plan the trip

Getting there